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VDOT Transportation Design Director

VHB, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450

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Overview VHB is seeking a growth-oriented and experienced engineer to serve as the

VDOT Transportation Design Director . The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving the growth of the

VDOT Design

practice to increase market share across the Commonwealth. As VHB grows and undertakes projects of greater scale and complexity, the

VDOT Transportation Design Director

will provide strategic support to a talented group of Project Managers on large-scale, complex transportation projects, while enabling PMs to focus on project execution and ensuring the overall success of projects. This person will collaborate closely with the Transportation Market Leader, PMs, clients, and project teams throughout the project life cycle to ensure seamless delivery, client satisfaction, and project excellence.

Responsibilities

Leverage relationships to develop and maintain trusted adviser status with VDOT clients at all levels of the organization.

Work closely with our Mid-Atlantic local and regional leadership teams in the development of targeted client service action plans.

Provide strategic guidance during the project pursuit process, including opportunity identification, scope development, risk identification, and defining project goals.

Advise on project approach, scope, cost, and schedule, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions and strategic teaming partnerships.

Support project delivery teams and provide technical guidance for the design of transportation projects.

Skills and Attributes

Strong track record of overseeing successful VDOT project delivery

Proven record of delivering complex transportation projects

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community

Possess strong engineering judgment with a strive for quality and financial excellence

Desire to mentor and train design staff in evaluating project risks, client expectations and overall successful project delivery

Qualifications

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree (a master’s may be substituted for 2 years of experience)

15+ years of professional civil engineering experience focused on delivery of complex VDOT Transportation Design Services

Virginia Professional Engineer licensure required

Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills

Technical proficiency and ability to understand and navigate complex projects

Solid project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management

Market and client knowledge to align project strategies with client drivers and expectations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse clients and project teams

Compensation The base salary range for this position is $167,000 - 245,000 for the Washington, DC location. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package.

VHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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